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Which of the following is a parasitic weed on pearl millet?

Which of the following is a parasitic weed on pearl millet? Correct Answer <u>Striga</u> s<u>pp</u>.

Striga spp. is a parasitic weed on pearl millet

Key Points

1. Striga spp. or Witch weed is a semi root parasite.

2. Host plants of Striga are Pearlmillet, Sorghum, Maize, Sugarcane, Sunflower.

Additional InformationSpecies of weeds that usually parasitized the host plants.

Weed Important point.
Loranthus spp./ Dandropthoe falcate
  1. Plantation crops especially Mango.
  2. Semi stem parasite

Orobanche spp/ broom rape
  1. Mustard and solanaceous crops like Tomato, Potato, Chilli.
  2. Total root parasite
Cuscuta spp./ Dodder
  1. Lucern
  2. Total stem parasite

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